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Daniel Filho

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Daniel Filho

Known For

Directing

Gender

Male

Birthday

Sep 30, 1937 (89 years old)

Place of Birth

Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Biography

João Carlos Daniel Filho, better known as Daniel Filho (Rio de Janeiro, September 30, 1937), is a Brazilian actor, director, filmmaker, producer, screenwriter, voice actor, presenter and author. Responsible for triggering an aesthetic revolution in Brazilian TV during the 1970s, he became a Midas of popular cinema in Brazil during the 2000s. He created one blockbuster after another, many adapted from the theatre. The "Se Eu Fosse Você" (If I Were You) franchise (2006-09), featuring Tony Ramos and Gloria Pires - famous for their soap opera roles, sold more than 9 million tickets.

Known For

Acting
2026A Fúria
2026(Des)controleLevi
2025Cheer to LifeSeu Ulisses
2025Milton Gonçalves, Além do EspetáculoSelf
2025Tributo: Dennis CarvalhoSelf
2025Chico Anysio: Um Homem à Procura de Um PersonagemSelf
2024Armando Costa: “Televisão pra Mim Não é Bico”Self
2024Tributo: BoniSelf
2020Just Another ChristmasSeu Pedro
2019Golden MouthNewspaper Clerk
2018Rindo à Toa: Humor Sem LimitesSelf
2018What are you Laughing At? Humour and DictatorshipSelf
2017Duas de MimDaniel Filho
2015Till Luck Do Us: Part 3Elias Barelli
2015O AmuletoHerminio
2014Muita Calma Nessa Hora 2Pai de Tita
2013I Have No Idea What I’m Doing With My Life
2012The Brazilians - The WomenNarrador
2011Federal Bank HeistAdvogado
2011The IllusionistSalomão Hayalla
2010The CariocasNarrador
2009PeacetimeDr. Penna
2009Paulo Gracindo - O Bem AmadoSelf
2008The Man Who Bottled CloudsSelf
2008CriticSelf
2008As Mulheres no Cinema BrasileiroEle mesmo
2006If I Were YouHomem no Banheiro
2006Pages of LifeSelf
2002Darling StrangerAlberto
1997A JusticeiraSalomão Garcia
1996Tieta of AgresteMirko Stefano
1991The Body
1990Rainha da SucataRenato Maia
1989O Sexo dos AnjosTeófilo Muniz
1989Que Rei Sou Eu?Bergeron Bouchet / André Barral
1988The Story of FaustaJoão
1988Vale TudoRubens Accioli (Rubinho)
1987Subway to the Stars
1987Tanga (Deu no New York Times?)
1987Vianinha
1986Cambalachoagente da Interpol que prende Andréia
1984Mirror of FleshJairo Almeida
1984QuilomboFernão Carrilho
1983Bar EsperanzaArmando
1983Parabéns pra VocêMendonça
1983ChampagneMr. Morgan
1982Chico Anysio Shownovo amor de Pureza
1982Chico Anysio ShowRubens Accioli (Rubinho)
1981The KissAmado Pinheiro
1980Elis Regina Carvalho CostaSelf
1978Summer ShowersGeraldinho
1978Dancin' Days
1977Vida, VidaAlmeida
1977Espelho MágicoJoão Gabriel
1975O Casal
1975Ana, a Libertina
1973O DescarteBruno (voz)
1972Roleta RussaRaul
1971As Quatro Chaves MágicasPaulo, o irmão
1971Minha Doce NamoradaCarlos
1970The HeirsUm Americano
1969O Impossível Acontece
1969A Cama ao Alcance de Todos
1965A Grande ViagemDr. Renato
1963Golden MouthLeleco
1962The Unscrupulous OnesVavá
1962Esse Rio que Eu Amo
1961Mulheres & Milhões
1959Eu Sou o Tal
1957Tem Boi na Linha
1956Fuzileiro do Amor
-La BréaHimself - Interviewee
-Resta Um
Production
2022Executive OrderProducer
2021VeniceAssociate Producer
2020The Silence of The RainProducer
2019Sai de Baixo: O FilmeProducer
2019Golden MouthProducer
2018Oblivious MemoryAssociate Producer
2016It's a Fairy!Producer
2016The Devil's ScarabAssociate Producer
2015A Man Amidst BeesAssociate Producer
2015Smile, You're on CameraProducer
2014Teen's ConfessionsProducer
2013Brazilian WesternExecutive Producer
2012The Brazilians - The WomenProducer
2010BróderAssociate Producer
2010Chico XavierProducer
2010The CariocasProducer
2009PeacetimeProducer
2009The Invisible WomanProducer
2009The AssailantCo-Producer
2008The Man Who Bottled CloudsCo-Producer
2008Last Stop 174Associate Producer
2008Golden OldiesCo-Producer
2008Once Upon a Time in RioProducer
2007Primo BasílioProducer
2007The Sign of the CityAssociate Producer
2007Not by ChanceAssociate Producer
2007The BallroomCo-Producer
2006Zuzu AngelCo-Producer
2006If I Were YouProducer
2006Didi - The Treasure RaiderAssociate Producer
2006Lots of Ice and a Little Bit of WaterProducer
2006The Year My Parents Went on VacationCo-Producer
2005Two Sons of FranciscoAssociate Producer
2005The House of SandAssociate Producer
2004RedeemerAssociate Producer
2004Cazuza: Time Doesn't StopProducer
2004Sexo, Amor e TraiçãoProducer
2004Owner of the StoryProducer
2004Tainá 2 - A New Amazon AdventureAssociate Producer
2003CarandiruAssociate Producer
2002City of GodProducer
2001Caramuru: Brazil ReinventedAssociate Producer
2000A Dog's WillAssociate Producer
1999The Trapalhão and the Blue LightAssociate Producer
1999Vila MadalenaExecutive Producer
1999O Auto da CompadecidaProducer
1998Simão - The Goofy GhostAssociate Producer
1997A JusticeiraProducer
1996A Vida Como Ela É...Producer
1994Teen ConfessionsProducer
1988O Primo BasílioProducer
1980O Bem-AmadoProducer
1979Plantão de PolíciaSupervising Producer
1978Ciranda, CirandinhaProducer
1975O CasalProducer
1975Cuca LegalExecutive Producer
1974Corrida do OuroSupervising Producer
1974O RebuSupervising Producer
1974Fogo Sobre TerraSupervising Producer
1973Os Ossos do BarãoSupervising Producer
1973O Bem-AmadoSupervising Producer
1971Minha Doce NamoradaSupervising Producer
1969O Impossível AconteceProducer
1969Os AcorrentadosProducer
1968A Gata de VisonSupervising Producer
Directing
2020The Silence of The RainDirector
2019Golden MouthDirector
2015Smile, You're on CameraDirector
2014Teen's ConfessionsDirector
2012The Brazilians - The WomenDirector
2011Chico XavierDirector
2010Chico XavierDirector
2010The CariocasDirector
2009If I Were You 2Director
2009PeacetimeDirector
2007Primo BasílioDirector
2006If I Were YouDirector
2006Lots of Ice and a Little Bit of WaterDirector
2004Owner of the StoryDirector
2001The InheritanceDirector
1999Suave VenenoDirector
1998MulherDirector
1997A JusticeiraDirector
1996DelicadoDirector
1996A Vida Como Ela É...Director
1994Teen ConfessionsDirector
1988Dina Sfat na União Soviética - PerestroikaDirector
1988O Primo BasílioDirector
1986HipertensãoDirector
1983The Goofy BanditDirector
1982Quem Ama Não MataDirector
1981BrilhanteSeries Director
1980Paulinho da Viola - Série Grandes Nomes TV GloboDirector
1980Elis Regina Carvalho CostaDirector
1980Rita Lee JonesDirector
1980Grandes NomesDirector
1979Mulher 80Director
1979Malu MulherDirector
1978Ciranda, CirandinhaDirector
1978Dancin' DaysDirector
1977O AstroDirector
1977Espelho MágicoDirector
1976O CasarãoDirector
1976Duas VidasDirector
1975O CasalDirector
1975Pecado CapitalDirector
1972Dybbuk: The DemonDirector
1972Selva de PedraDirector
1972O BofeDirector
1971Bandeira 2Director
1971O Homem Que Deve MorrerDirector
1971O CafonaCo-Director
1971Caso EspecialDirector
1970Irmãos CoragemDirector
1969Pobre Príncipe EncantadoDirector
1969O Impossível AconteceDirector
1969A Cama ao Alcance de TodosDirector
1969A Cabana do Pai TomásDirector
1969Rosa RebeldeDirector
1969Véu de NoivaDirector
1969Os AcorrentadosDirector
1969A Última ValsaDirector
1968Passo dos VentosDirector
1967Sangue e AreiaDirector
1967A Rainha LoucaDirector
1967O Homem ProibidoDirector
-Toda Nudez Será CastigadaDirector
Writing
2026Se Eu Fosse Você 3Writer
2016It's a Fairy!Story
2015Smile, You're on CameraWriter
2009If I Were You 2Writer
2006If I Were YouWriter
2004Owner of the StoryWriter
1986Chico & CaetanoIdea
1975O CasalWriter
1969Pobre Príncipe EncantadoScreenplay
1969O Impossível AconteceWriter
1969A Cama ao Alcance de TodosWriter
1968Juventude e TernuraStory
Crew
1999Zoando na TVProduction Artist
1996Sai de BaixoSupervisor of Production Resources
1986Chico & CaetanoCreator
1979Mulher 80Creator